This sprawling and renovated eight-bedroom home at 18 Glen Harrow Heights Road, Belgrave is set among more than an acre of rainforest where the sense of space and the connection of the home to the natural landscape were what initially attracted vendor Beth Anderson to the property 14 years ago.
“When I first came across the property, I was immediately drawn to the sense of space and the way the house is immersed in the treetops of the Dandenong Ranges,” she says.
“The views from the verandas and large windows made the home feel connected to the landscape. It offered the rare combination of being both expansive and private, while still
only minutes from Belgrave Village.”
Inside, each room frames a unique view of the Dandenong Ranges, the home’s original design and subsequent renovations taking advantage of the bush setting and its abundant wildlife.
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The property creates the perfect opportunity for multi-generational living or accommodating visitors.
“Over the years, the renovations we’ve made have been carefully chosen to reflect the surrounding landscape – using tones, finishes, and materials such as Tasmanian oak timber floors that complement the natural beauty outside and bring it indoors,” Anderson says.
“The cathedral ceilings and highlight windows flood the living areas with sunshine and make the spaces feel even more expansive.”
The property comprises a main residence with six bedrooms, a separate guesthouse and a studio, each featuring an additional bedroom, creating the perfect opportunity for multi-generational living or accommodating visitors.
“The guesthouse has housed my parents, extended family, and friends; the studio has been ideal for teenagers and young adults gaining independence while still living at home, and it has also been a place for hobbies and quiet work,” Anderson says.
The open-plan living areas throughout the home incorporate the best of the natural surroundings.
The home provides an idyllic spot for entertaining.
The property comprises a main residence with six bedrooms, a separate guesthouse and a studio, each featuring an additional bedroom.
The versatile, open-plan living areas throughout the home incorporate the best of the natural surroundings while catering to the varying needs of family members and providing an idyllic spot for entertaining.
“We love the open-plan living areas filled with light, and the wood fireplace for winter evenings,” Anderson says.
“The house has always been a place of gathering and creativity – with space for everyone to spread out, but also plenty of room to come together.”
But it is hidden, simple joys that the family have appreciated the most: the home’s sense of connection, creativity and calm.
“The way the sunlight and atmosphere transform the house throughout the day – soft morning light streaming into the living rooms, warm afternoon glow across the kitchen, and mist drifting through the valley in winter; it gives the home a calm, almost retreat-like quality that you only notice once you’ve lived here.”
Property Partners’ Rebecca Halit has the home listed for sale with a $1.55m-$1.7m asking price via private treaty.
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